Mammography Technologist Chief | West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist Chief performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures with independent judgment and initiative, without requiring constant supervision. The role also manages the department’s day-to-day operations and staff, performs the responsibilities of a Mammography Technologist, and serves as a mentor and resource for department staff and students. The position ensures required documentation, quality-control activities, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and accreditation preparation are completed. It implements radiation and patient safety standards and helps develop and standardize imaging protocols in coordination with radiation physics and division directors. The role also complies with company ethical, legal, privacy, and information-security requirements, including HIPAA and the Code of Business Conduct.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; alternatively, six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent education and experience.
Three years of experience as a Registered Mammography Technologist.
ARRT registration in radiography (R) and mammography (M).
CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

Manage staff-related responsibilities, including participation in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, recognition, performance management, and staff productivity.
Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control the department’s daily operations; develop and implement policies and programs; and potentially exercise budgetary responsibility and authority.
Perform Mammography Technologist duties, including age-specific diagnostic imaging according to established protocols.
Communicate and interact effectively with patients, physicians, and team members; address patient and physician concerns; and respond to adverse events or changes in a patient’s status.
Serve as a day-to-day mentor and resource for department staff and others; orient and train new staff and students.
Ensure completion of documentation for quality control, equipment maintenance, regulatory requirements, billing, protocols, and image distribution.
Maintain ACR certification and registries, when applicable.
Implement and educate staff on imaging institute policies, procedures, guidelines, and quality initiatives for the MRI modality.
Perform or train others in quality assurance, quality control, regulatory testing, and accreditation preparation and documentation.
Implement radiation and patient safety standards and provide technical expertise for protocol development.
Implement and standardize imaging protocols in coordination with radiation physics and division directors.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with applicable laws, company policies, training requirements, HIPAA, privacy policies, information-security guidelines, and the Code of Business Conduct.